How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
The Lancet1d
Quad Gods: searching for self after neurological injury
The biggest misconception people have about us is that we are fragile”, says Blake Hunt, a member of Quad Gods—the first all quadriplegic Esports team that was recently documented in a film directed ...
Artnet1d
As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art
From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...
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Ancient Greek Art and Architecture: An Evolving Timeline
An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...
The Dallas Opera’s radical imagining of Gluck’s ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’
It’s one of the most oft retold stories of Greek mythology. The beautiful Eurydice, beloved of the musician Orpheus, dies and ...
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2,000-Year-Old Headless Statue Found Abandoned In A Garbage Bag Near The Greek City Of Thessaloniki
On January 18, a man walked into a police station in northern Greece with a black plastic bag he'd just found among garbage ...
Greek Reporter11d
Ancient Greek Pottery and the Mysterious Herms
The styles of ancient Greek pottery and the strange effigies of the Olympic god Hermes which were used in ways few moderns ...
Greek Reporter12d
The Bee in Ancient Greece: A Symbol of Health and Healing
Depictions of the bee appear very early in the development of coinage in ancient Greece, which may have started in Ephesus.
Greek City Times12d
Impressive Discovery: 7th Century AD Statue Head Found in an Important City Named After an Ancient Greek God
An impressive 7th-century AD statue head has been discovered in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, Egypt. This marble head, ...
Sportskeeda17d
10 One Piece characters who may be inspired by Greek gods
In the anime world, One Piece characters have distinct personalities, skill sets, and backstories, creating a rich tapestry. Although the series' author, Eiichiro Oda, takes inspiration from a ...
India Today17d
Ameesha Patel says she coined Hrithik Roshan's 'Greek God' title: Proud of it
Ameesha Patel recalled Hrithik Roshan's transformation from a shy teen to a superstar, sharing how she coined the term 'Greek God' for him. Their debut film, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, recently completed ...
The Financial Times18d
Gods, Guns and Missionaries — exploding the myth of a singular, ‘true’ Hinduism
And as some priests engaged with Brahmins, they found that the trappings of many gods were simply a humanised vision of something more akin to a familiar and orthodox monotheism. A recognition of ...